Nova 106.9 has launched the first ever Nova’s Bids to Help Sick Kids, a silent auction to raise funds for children in need for the 2018 Nine Telethon.
In a partnership with Nine Queensland and the Children’s Hospital Foundation Queensland, the initiative is the first of its kind with Nova 106.9 not only being the exclusive radio partner of the event, but also being a major fundraising driver for the campaign.
Bids can be made on the silent auction website www.novabids.com.au with all proceeds will donated to the Children’s Hospital Foundation by Nova’s Ash, Kip and Luttsy on the night of the 2018 Nine Telethon, Saturday, November 17.
The silent auction items include a Mazda CX3 Maxx Sport, swim lessons with Susie O’Neill, a XXXX Brewery tour with Luttsy, a private cooking class with Kip, a fishing trip for you and three mates with Ash, a V8 race experience, a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 phone, hot air ballooning and breakfast for two, a Delonghi Nespresso Citix machine, a table at the 2018 Coffee Club Ball, holidays, wine tastings, and much more.
Bidding opens from 6.00am and closing at 4.00pm AEST Friday, November 16.
Nine Queensland Managing Director, Kylie Blucher, said: “Nova’s Bids to Help Sick Kids is a fantastic initiative to raise funds for such an important cause. We are thrilled to join forces with Nova and the Children’s Hospital Foundation to strengthen donations for our 2018 Nine Telethon.”
Nova Brisbane Market Lead, Jay Walkerden, says it’s both humbling and inspiring to be involved in a community event like the telethon “It wouldn’t be Nova if we didn’t put our spin on things, so we’re creating some awesome opportunities that money can buy, like fishing with Ash, swimming with Susie or cooking with Kip, to encourage people to dig even deeper this year.
“We’re looking forward to playing our part in helping Nine to raise as much money as possible for the Children’s Hospital Foundation and supporting Queensland families when they need it most.”
Children’s Hospital Foundation Queensland CEO, Rosie Simpson, says “We are absolutely thrilled to partner with Nova 106.9 for the very first Nova’s Bids to Help Sick Kids.
“It’s the support of partners like Nova that allows us to keep working wonders for Queensland’s sickest kids and their families. Together we inspire each other to achieve better outcomes for sick kids across the state.